Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Connie, this site is for the video my MS Yoga class made. We nagged (teacher) to make one so we can do the Yoga when we cannot get to class . It is a very boring tape if you do not actually do it(lol) The stretches are great and her voice is soooooooo, relaxing. Most of us do it sitting down but a few stand when they are comfortable doing so. Look into it, it is cheap enough. Kiki http://yogabilityandyou.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 OK, this is something I've wanted to ask about for some time..I know that exercise really helps to keep me mobile and help me sleep better. But I have several " challenges " when it comes to doing this. I try to exercise in the pool, but where I live access to a pool (or not) makes this difficult. So I bought a crossbow (like a bowflex, but I don't have to stand to change the weights). But the least amount of resistance that the machine uses is 10 pounds and I'm not strong enough to do those. Also, since I can't do any exercises standing, I'm essentially not using this expensive machine enough. I'd appreciate any hints about how I can make use of this. Also, I have a cardioglide by my bed that I go on for about 20-30 minutes a day while I watch TV. That is really good...so I try (no pat on the back, please) but I get really frustrated. One big problem is stretching; I know this helps, but I have no program set up to make sure I stretch the necessary muscles. I've tried getting video tapes to keep me going, but the presenters go so fast I can't keep up. To get from one position to another takes time for me and I find myself pausing the tape more than I work. All of this has been a sore spot for me for so long; I think perhaps because I've always been an exercise nut. Years ago pre MS, I would meet several gals at school at 6 a.m. and we would do aerobics and toning exercises for about 1 1/2 hours before school. I felt so good, and I saw some of those gals really tone up, too. But when I started falling down during aerobics, I had to stop..then, of course, I started the testing..blah, blah, blah. So if any of you can give me some advice, I'd really be grateful. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2004 Report Share Posted September 13, 2004 Kiki, thanks so much! I just called to order the video. Connie ----- Original Message ----- From: noclue915@... low dose naltrexone Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] exercise and MS Connie, this site is for the video my MS Yoga class made. We nagged (teacher) to make one so we can do the Yoga when we cannot get to class . It is a very boring tape if you do not actually do it(lol) The stretches are great and her voice is soooooooo, relaxing. Most of us do it sitting down but a few stand when they are comfortable doing so. Look into it, it is cheap enough. Kiki http://yogabilityandyou.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hey Connie, I can imagine your frustration. Keeping your muscles strong and tone are real important with any disease especially MS. Have you tried yoga rather than aerobics, this tends to be movements that are much slower and believe it or not provide greater toning. You'll find yourself sweating after 30 minutes and you haven't been jumping around at all! Another great idea are the exercise bands with a handle on each end, these can be used to strengthen every muscle in your body. There are other alternatives to big pieces of equipment. I've coordinated yoga classes in the past and have gotten real positive feedback from them. If you would like additional info please e-mail me lbaden@... Good luck! -----Original Message----- From: Connie [mailto:cbubbles@...] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 3:55 PM low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] exercise and MS OK, this is something I've wanted to ask about for some time..I know that exercise really helps to keep me mobile and help me sleep better. But I have several " challenges " when it comes to doing this. I try to exercise in the pool, but where I live access to a pool (or not) makes this difficult. So I bought a crossbow (like a bowflex, but I don't have to stand to change the weights). But the least amount of resistance that the machine uses is 10 pounds and I'm not strong enough to do those. Also, since I can't do any exercises standing, I'm essentially not using this expensive machine enough. I'd appreciate any hints about how I can make use of this. Also, I have a cardioglide by my bed that I go on for about 20-30 minutes a day while I watch TV. That is really good...so I try (no pat on the back, please) but I get really frustrated. One big problem is stretching; I know this helps, but I have no program set up to make sure I stretch the necessary muscles. I've tried getting video tapes to keep me going, but the presenters go so fast I can't keep up. To get from one position to another takes time for me and I find myself pausing the tape more than I work. All of this has been a sore spot for me for so long; I think perhaps because I've always been an exercise nut. Years ago pre MS, I would meet several gals at school at 6 a.m. and we would do aerobics and toning exercises for about 1 1/2 hours before school. I felt so good, and I saw some of those gals really tone up, too. But when I started falling down during aerobics, I had to stop..then, of course, I started the testing..blah, blah, blah. So if any of you can give me some advice, I'd really be grateful. Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Connie, I use a 50-minute " Yoga for MS " tape that's easy and not too fast, NOT the one by Small. Only one standing pose you don't have to do, a few standing warm-ups that could be done sitting. Google and you'll find it. On weekdays I do 20 minutes of Rodney Yee's " A.M. Yoga, " also easy, only one short standing pose. Yoga keeps me from getting stiff and I always walk better after a session. Have you tried a rebounder? If you can stand at all, you can do a short " Health Bounce, " not even rising off the mat, especially if you hold on to something. People can even sit on the mat and bounce and get the same effects--good for the lymph system. Hang in. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Martha, Are these both tapes? Can I get them from somewhere online? ----- Original Message ----- From: " Martha Burton " <mburtonakod@...> <low dose naltrexone > Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:25 PM Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: exercise and MS > Connie, > > I use a 50-minute " Yoga for MS " tape that's easy and not too fast, NOT the one by Small. Only one standing pose you don't have to do, a few standing warm-ups that could be done sitting. Google and you'll find it. On weekdays I do 20 minutes of Rodney Yee's " A.M. Yoga, " also easy, only one short standing pose. Yoga keeps me from getting stiff and I always walk better after a session. > > Have you tried a rebounder? If you can stand at all, you can do a short " Health Bounce, " not even rising off the mat, especially if you hold on to something. People can even sit on the mat and bounce and get the same effects--good for the lymph system. > > Hang in. > > Martha > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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